Hair waver



Feb. 25, 1969 L. l. FINK 3,429,319

HAIR WAVER Filed 4. 1966 ENTOR United States Patent 3 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A hair waver in the form of an elongated finger whose underside is concavely curved longitudinally to complement the curvature of a head and convexly curved transversely, a plurality of transverse parallel rows of teeth projecting from the undersurface of the finger and adapted to penetrate between strands of hair, said rows of teeth being spaced longitudinally and being curved transversely of the finger to impart a wave to the hair, a grip atop said finger adapted for hand manipulation to position said finger in the hair of a head, the two outermost teeth of each end of each transverse row and the undersurface of the finger forming a pair of longitudinally extending curved slideways, and a pair of separate, longitudinally curved hairpins adapted to be slid longitudinally into said slideways to secure the engaged finger and hair in place.

This invention relates to a simplified and improved apparatus for setting hair into natural waves, using the patented positioner described in Patents Nos. 2,620,806 and 2,636,499, as a foundation.

An object of the present invention is to provide a hair waver which produces waves simulating naturally occurring waves.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a hair waver which lends itself to placement in the hair with ease and facility.

A further object of this invention is to provide a hair waving device which is of a simplified structure and which is easy to operate and which can be used with permanent or cold wave solution or temporary wave sets and to provide an eflicient Natural waver, which is so inexpensive to manufacture that Natural waves may be available to the masses.

This new mechanical finger waver consists primarily of a mechanical finger which places successive waves, and the crease between the waves in any hair length. The front end being convex and the rear end concave, of the longitudinally curved finger.

The waves formed by various units join perfectly to accommodate the entire mass of hair or any portion of it.

The transversely curved rows of teeth traveling in opposite directions performs the duty of the beauticians fingers, beginning at the base and placing it into successive waves, which can be permanent or temporary.

When it has grown out sufiiciently a new wave can replace the first at the hairs base. Thus can womans crowning glory be perfectly and permanently glorified.

This featherweight midget is designed to conform to plastic molding specifications, and its application facilitates the natural law procedure, involving the same principle and duplicating the work of professional operators, giving maximum results with minimum effort and glamorizing the hair waves, the all time criterion of hair styles.

The simplicity and durability of construction, the low cost of production, the enormous quantities necessary, the unlimited commercial possibilities, and the reliable and efficient manner in which it operates, should appeal to manufacturers and prove substantially profitable t0 the one acquiring rights to the invention.

It is understood that various changes as desired by the manufacturer may be made within the scope of this in- "ice vention and without departing from the spirit of, or claims of the invention.

Advantages of the mechanical fingers Necessity was the mother of this invention, because since woman first combed her straight hair, she tried to put a wave in it, but the gadget that would do that little trick had never been produced. Even at this late date the permanenting industry has no waver. All waves are formed by the operators human fingers, an expensive procedure. Except by the human fingers, waves can be formed in the hairs length, only by this patented midget, because it is based on the fundamental principle that will never change; the natural principle, the only principle that can ever do the trick; that of the curved rows of teeth that places successive waves (curves) in the hairs length by moving in opposite directions to facilitate opposite waves. These curved rows of teeth are the basic principle that cannot be duplicated or imitated. They surpass the work of the professional operator, because the human finger is smooth, and can place into position only the outer hairs; as the industry has no way to hold it in position while it dries, it soon straightens out, undoing a very expensive procedure. Whereas, the teeth on the mechanical fingers pierce the hair shafts, rest on the scalp and place into position the entire layer of hair, then the tined unit secures it in position while it dries. Therefore, hesides replacing an inadequate and expensive procedure, with a perfected one at low cost, it fulfills a need, attains the ideal, saves time and expense for the masses and can have no competition. Truly, here is the solution to an age old unsolved problem. A world wide open market awaits this long needed invention with its unlimited commercial possibilities. Mi-lady can pin the mechanical fingers in her own hair, create any style at almost no cost. They give the maximum results with minimum effort, and will be a necessity as long as the populace is born with straight hair.

The novel features that are considered characteristic of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention, itself, however, both as to its organization and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will best be understood from the following description of a specific embodiment when read in connection with the accompanying drawing, wherein like reference characters indicate like parts throughout the several figures and in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a finger, or positioner, only, according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a fragmentary end elevational view, partially in section, showing two fingers disposed in opposite directions on a head for cooperating to form the crest of a wave;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of a finger including a pair of pins cooperating therewith as disposed to hold the finger in place in the hair and on the head;

FIG. 4 shows a plan view of four fingers properly placed for setting a wave, and a bottom plan view showing the wave formed in the hair as a result thereof; and

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one of the pins which serves to hold the finger in the hair.

Referring now more particularly to the drawing, a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated as including an elongated finger 1, which may be called a positioner, having a convex front edge 4 and a concave rear edge 5. The finger is curved longitudinally to conform to the shape of the head and has afiixed to its upper surface an upstanding hand-hold 2 which may be manipulated to position the finger properly in the hair and on the head. The undersurface of the finger is provided with a plurality of transverse rows of vertical teeth 3. Each transverse row is spaced from the next an equal distance so that the rows are parallel and each row has the same curvature across the undersurface of the finger. As will be apparent from FIG. 2, the center teeth are shorter than the outer teeth so as to provide a concave undersurface at the bottoms of the teeth which will complement the shape of the head 7.

FIG. 2 shows two fingers disposed in opposite directions adjacent one another on the head and moved longitudinally relative to one another to form the crest of a wave. FIG. 4 illustrates the same condition as FIG. 2, with two additional fingers and actually shows the strands of hair 8 formed into a wave which coincide with the curvatures of the ends of the fingers which are juxtaposed next to one another. Preferably, the fingers are perforated with rows of apertures 9 to permit the application of a waving fluid to the hair from the tops of the fingers. As best seen in FIG. 2, the top surfaces of the fingers are also concavely bowed crosswise as at 6, while the undersurfaces are concavely bowed longitudinally.

In conjunction with each finger 1 there is used a pair of pins 10 which are of the hairpin, or bobby pin type, but which are longitudinally curved to conform to the longitudinal shape of the finger. At each side of each finger, the undersurface together with the two outer teeth at each end of each transverse row cooperate to form a slideway which receives one leg of the pin 10. FIG. 3 shows a pair of pins 10 engaged in the slideway with the other leg of each pin engaging the upper surface of the finger. This cooperation serves to hold the hair and the finger properly positioned on the head to impart the wave after the finger has once been positioned.

A longitudinal holder, as for example rib 11, is provided above the inserted pin on each side of the upper surface of the finger. These holders retain the pins in the slideways by preventing disengagement of their upper legs from the upper surfaces of the fingers.

Operation by the mechanical finger that sets the finger wave Saturate the hair with temporary solution. Place all wavers transversely of the hair strands, and in the same direction in any certain wave; always in the direction so the rounded front can be pushed forward. In each succeeding wave down the hair length they must be placed in opposite directions, and directly under each other when set-i,

When placing waves from right to left, begin on left side of area to be waved, placing first finger near edge of area and push /2-inch toward the left. Pin it in with the bobby pins by inserting them under the hair from the same direction. Place the succeeding finger back of the first so that it will fit against the first when set and proceed with the pins.

When placing the succeeding wave from left to right, place the first finger on the right side of the area to be waved and push /2-inch toward the right. Pin it in from same direction as previously instructed. Place succeeding finger so it will fit against the back of first when set. Continue indefinitely.

When the hair has set till dry-secure the finger by pressing on the fingerhold then remove the pins.

Having fully described the inveniton what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A hair waver comprising an elongated finger whose underside is concavely curved longitudinally to complement the curvature of a head and convexly curved transversely, a plurality of transverse parallel rows of teeth projecting from the undersurface of the finger and adapted to penetrate between strands of hair, said rows of teeth being spaced longitudinally and being curved transversely of the finger to impart a wave to the hair, a finger-hold atop said finger adapted for hand manipulation to position said finger in the hair of a head, the two outermost teeth of each end of each transverse row and the undersurface of the finger forming a pair of longitudinally extending curved slideways, and a pair of separate pins of the hair or hobby pin type, concavely longitudinally curved to conform to the shape of said finger and adapted to he slid longitudinally into said slideways to secure the engaged finger and hair in place, said finger being provided with a longitudinally disposed holder member on each side of its upper surface, said holder members cooperating with said slide ways to hold said pins when inserted therein.

2. A hair waver according to claim 1 wherein each of said pins comprises a pair of spring arms joined at one end, one of said arms fitting in one of said slideways and the other of said arms engaging the upper surface of the finger to clamp the same.

3. A hair waver according to claim 2 wherein said finger has a convex front edge and a concave rear edge.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS ROBERT PESHOCK, Primary Examiner. 

